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www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 17 Garden Perennials We accept cash, checks, Amex, Visa, MasterCard & Discover P286 Hen and Chicks, Chinese ◊ Orostachys iwarenge Curious 6” cones rise from a mat of miniature peachblue-gray rosettes. When the cones flower with tiny pink-white blossoms in fall, the mother plant fades away leaving numerous tiny plantlets on short thin “apron strings.” Recently discovered in China. May want some winter mulch. 3–6”h Í $3.00—2.5” pot Hibiscus Hibiscus moscheutos Dinner plate blooms. Breaks dormancy very late; mark the spot so you don’t dig it up by mistake. Remarkably easy to grow and fast blooming, giving months of breathtaking pleasure. Í´Â $1.50—2.5” pot: P287 Disco Belle Mix ß—Red, pink or white. 25”h $4.00—2.5” pot: P288 Pink Clouds—Intense deep-pink flowers. Robust and blooms over a long period. Maple-shaped leaves. 48–60”h $6.00—1 quart pot: P289 Luna Red ß—Dramatic 7–8” red flowers bloom late summer to fall; heat and drought tolerant once established. 24–36”h P290 Pink Swirl ß—Huge, 8” blooms swirl open to reveal brush strokes of pink, rose and cranberry on bright white petals. 24–30”h See also the TROPICAL HIBISCUS, page 36 Hollyhock Alcea Old-fashioned, towering spires of big blossoms resembling ruffled petticoats evoke memories of “Grandma’s garden.” Most are biennial, but reseed for perennial effect. Í´˙ $1.50—2.5” pot: P291 Chater’s Double Mix, A. rosea ß—72”h P292 Chater’s Royal Purple, A. rosea ß—Large 3-5” deep purple fully double ruffled blooms. Blooms first year if planted early. 60–72”h P293 Fig leaf, A. ficifolia ß—Single blooms in light pink to rose to fuchsia. Perennial. 96”h Ω P294 Indian Spring, A. rosea ß—Old-fashioned singles. in rose, pink and white. 60”h Ω P295 Powderpuffs, A. rosea ß—Double pastel flowers. 48”h $2.00—2.5” pot: P296 Peaches ’n’ Dreams, A. ficifolia ß—Enormous flowers change color with age, two tones at once, from peachy-yellow to raspberry pink. The most cold tolerant of the double hollyhocks. Perennial. 48–72”h $2.50—2.5” pot: P297 Russian Hollyhock, A. rugosa—Radiant light yellow. Single blooms May to September. Perennial. 48–84”h Ω $3.00—3.5” pot: P298 The Watchman, A. rosea nigra ß—Blackish maroon singles. 72”h Ω Hollyhock, French Malva sylvestris An unfussy, vintage plant grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. Considered biennial to short-lived perennial, but can be treated as reseeding annuals.Rabbit resistant and drought tolerant. Í $3.00—2” pot: P299 Purple Satin—Grape with darker purple veins, the 2.5” flowers bloom all summer. 36–48”h $3.00—3.5” pot: P300 Zebrina ß—White with purple veining. 48”h Hosta see page 16 Hummingbird Mint Agastache As the name says, these mint relatives attract hummingbirds. Also goldfinches, bees, and butterflies. Requires good drainage, particularly in winter. Don’t cut back fully until spring so that the crown can’t collect water. Deer resistant. Í∏∫Ω˙ $1.50—2.5” pot: P355 Heather Queen, Texas Hummingbird Mint, A. cana ß—Sweet-minty foliage and brilliant purplish-rose flower masses late in summer when few perennials are in bloom. Loves heat and is drought tolerant. 30”h $2.00—2.5” pot: P356 Blue Fortune, A. rugosa x A. foeniculum ß—One of the earliest varieties. Long bloomer with lavender-blue, bottlebrush flowers on upright stems, mid-summer to fall. 36–48”h $3.00—2.5” pot: P357 Coronado Red, A. aurantiaca—Spikes of cheery orange tubular flowers from midsummer to frost. Silvery leaves make a nice contrast and are intensely aromatic. A tough plant for hot, moderately dry areas with well-drained soil. 15–24”h Hummingbird Mint continued $6.00—4.5” pot: P358 Bolero, A. cana x A. barberi ß—Licorice-scented deep bronzy foliage contrasts dramatically with the rosy purple flowers. Long bloomer. 16”h See also the annual HUMMINGBIRD MINT, page 36 Ice Plant, Hardy Delosperma Low-growing succulent ground cover from South Africa. Protect from winter wetness. Drought tolerant and deer resistant. Í˝ $3.00—2.5” pot: P359 Fire Spinner—Cheery little orange and magenta daisies cover the mat of foliage like something you’d find under the sea on a coral reef. Blooms abundantly in late spring and then throughout the summer. 2–3”h by 24–36”w $6.00—4.5” pot: P360 Ice Plant, D. nubigenum—Bright yellow-green foliage that turns reddish in the fall, with single yellow ray flowers beginning in May. Requires sandy soils and a hot sunny location. 4”h ‰ Indigo, Wild Baptisia australis A classic garden favorite with pea blossoms and graygreen foliage. Blooms in June. Black seed pods later in the season are good for dried arrangements. Snubbed by deer. Tolerates poor, dry soil. Does not transplant once established. 2010 Perennial Plant of the Year. Í∏ Ω∫¥ $1.50—2.5” pot: P361 Blue, B. australis ß—One of the U of M’s Tough and Terrific perennials. ***** 36–48”h Â $3.00—2.5” pot: P362 Dwarf, B. australis minor—A miniature version of the classic garden favorite. ***** 15–24”h Â Decadence Series This new series, with each variety named for desserts, was painstakingly hybridized by Hans Hansen of Walters Gardens in Michigan to achieve spikes of uniquely colored blooms, dense branching, blue-green foliage, and compact size. Huge ornamental smoky seed pods follow the blooms. 36”h $10.00—4.5” pot: P363 Blueberry Sundae ◊ß— Deep indigo variety has more vibrant color than its parents. P364 Dutch Chocolate ◊ß—Lustrous velvet purple blooms with brown notes are the ultimate in sophistication. Black-purple buds. Even the lower stalks are covered with foliage. P365 Lemon Meringue ◊ß—Lemon yellow flowers against charcoal stems on a striking vaseshaped plant. 36”h See also the native WILD INDIGOS, page 50 P366 Indigo, Yellow Thermopsis montana Yellow, lupine-like spring flowers in 4–12” clusters followed by velvety pods. 24–36”h Í∏ Ω¥ $1.50—2.5” pot Iris, Bearded Iris germanica Easy to grow with May–June blooms. Clump-formers, best in groups. Cultivate iris shallowly. The top of the rhizome should be exposed, so clean soil off them in April to let the sun hit the rhizome. Highly drought tolerant; well-drained soil. Should be lifted and divided every few years. Í¥ $4.00—3” plug: P367 Batik—Large royal purple flowers splattered and streaked with white flecks. Very striking. 35”h P368 Immortality—White with yellow beards. Blooms spring and repeats in fall. 36”h P369 Stairway to Heaven—Near white standards and round flaring medium blue falls. Wonderful wave-like ruffles. ***** 39”h $10.00—4.5” pot: P371 Hello Darkness ◊—Winner of the Dykes Medal in 1999 for its obsidian purple-black velvet ruffled blooms and licorice-anise scent. 36”h P372 Rip City ◊—Mulberry red ruffled blooms with gold beards that make it seem to glow from within. Well-branched with 10–13 buds per stem, giving it a long bloom time. 39”h P373 Iris, Copper Iris fulva Rust-colored Louisiana iris that will be happy in standing water or kept well-watered. Winter mulch. May–June blooms. 24–48”h Í $9.00—1 quart pot P374 Iris, Crested Iris cristata Low-growing, early-blooming woodland iris. Pale blueyellow. Sweet! 3–8”h Í∏Ó Ω¥ $3.00—2.5” pot P376 Iris, Dwarf Bearded Iris pumila What Again—Light lavender-blue standards and apricot-yellow falls, accented with icy blue beards. Reblooms. April–May bloom. 10–12”h Í∏¥ $4.00—3” plug P377 Iris, Dwarf Wild Iris setosa canadensis Purple flowers accented with rich dark veins. Native to northeastern U.S. and Canada. Summer bloomtime, prefers moist soil. Syn. Iris setosa nana. 12–15”h Í ‰¥ $3.00—2.5” pot P378 Iris, Japanese Iris ensata variegata Large, flat purple flowers with green and cream leaves. Native to Japanese and Siberian pond edges, so it requires moisture, but will do well if watered regularly. 28”h Í∏ ç¥ $3.00 each—in Bulbs & Bareroots Iris, Siberian Iris sibirica Blooms after the bearded iris, extending the iris season. Graceful, sword-like foliage. Native to moist areas, so moisture throughout the season is crucial to healthy plants. Excellent border plant. Í∏ $5.00 each—in Bulbs & Bareroots P379 Pink Haze—Slightly ruffled lavender-pink with crimson veining and narrow white-rimmed falls, and a gold and burgundy blaze. Winner of the American Iris Society’s highest award. Introduced 1969. Blooms May to June. 24–36”h P380 Strawberry Fair ◊—Flared, strongly ruffled petals are raspberry with blue tones and marked like a peacock feather in green-gold, burgundy, white and blue at the base of each petal. Winning awards since first introduced 20 years ago. Blooms late in the Siberian iris season. ***** 24–36”h $6.00—1 quart pot: P381 Butter and Sugar ß—Bright butter-yellow falls between neat white standards. Reblooms. Large field-grown clumps. 28”h P382 Welcome Return ß—Velvet deep purple flower that reblooms. 24”h $6.00—4.5” pot: P383 Claret Cup ◊ß—Delicate red-wine flowers with white markings at the throat. 28”h P384 Shirley Pope ◊ß—Sumptuous velvety purple flowers with purple veined white signals. Foliage is distinctly dark green. 36”h P385 Silver Edge ◊ß—Startling sky-blue flowers with narrow white edging. 30”h P386 Super Ego ◊ß—Stately with wide flowers in light and dark blue with dark blue to purple veining. 32”h $6.00 each—in Bulbs & Bareroots P387 White Swirl ◊—Wide, flared, ivory-white petals and falls with a touch of gold at the throat. 30”h P388 Iris, Variegated Iris pallida ß Argentea—Lavender flowers early summer. Striking green and white striped sword-leaves throughout the season. 24”h Í∏ ç¥ $10.00—1 quart pot See more IRIS, pages 6 and 50 Jacob’s Ladder Polemonium Fernlike leaves with up to 20 neatly arranged “rungs” and an abundance of silky, cup-shaped flowers in any reasonably well-drained, humus-rich soil. Í∏Ó $1.50—2.5” pot: P389 Blue Master, P. foliosissimum ß—Long-blooming. Considered the best overall with 1” blue flowers with orange stamens. 30”h P390 Blue Pearl, P. caeruleum ß—Bright blue flowers. Prefers moist, cool conditions. 24–30”h $10.00—4.5” pot: P391 Bressingham Purple, P. yezoense—Striking deep purple-tinged foliage showcases deep blue flowers. Needs cool, moist, light shade. Foliage color most intense in spring and fall. 15”h ç See also the native JACOB’S LADDER, page 59 P392 Jupiter’s Beard Centranthus ruber ß Clusters of small red flower blossoms; blooms the first season. Tolerates poor soil. 30”h Í∏Ó $1.50—2.5” pot P393 Lady’s Mantle Alchemilla mollis Thriller—Attractive edging ground cover or accent plant. Large silver-green rounded leaves that are scalloped and serrated hold tiny drops of water like little jewels. Clusters of tiny greenish-yellow star flowers in July. A staple of English gardens. 18” ***** Í∏Ó ç˝Â‰ $1.50—2.5” pot P394 Lady’s Tresses, Fragrant Spiranthes cernua odorata Porcelain white 12" spires of small, sweetly scented flowers over 3–4" foliage on this North American native orchid. Long-lasting cut flower. Damp, compostrich soils preferred. 12” Í∏ $4.00—2.5” pot Key Í Full sun ∏ Part sun/part shade Ó Shade Ω Good for bees ı Bird food source ∫ Butterfly-friendly ˙ Hummingbird-friendly ç Attractive foliage Ç Culinary ´ Edible flowers ˝ Ground cover Â Medicinal ˜ Minnesota native ‰ Rock garden † Cold-sensitive: keep above 40°F ¥ Toxic to humans ß Saturday restock About those stars… Throughout, you will notice plants that are marked with five stars (★★★★★). These plants have been awarded five stars by Heger and Whitman in the 2011 edition of Growing Perennials in Cold Climates as one of the very best plants available on the market. Hollyhock
18 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Garden Perennials We accept cash, checks, Amex, Visa, MasterCard & Discover Lamb’s Ear Stachys byzantina Silvery fuzzy leaves, purple flowers. Great for a “touching” garden. Children love this plant. Í∏ç˝ $1.50—2.5” pot: P395 Fuzzy Wuzzy ß—Grown for its silver gray, soft, furry leaves. Good edging plant. 15”h $3.00—3.5” pot: P396 Helene von Stein—Taller with huge wooly leaves. 30”h P397 Silver Carpet ß—Non-flowering, groundcover form. Intensely silver. 12”h Lamium Lamium maculatum A great ground cover that adapts to dry shade. Most varieties have silver and white leaves with white margins. Blooms in the spring. 6”h Í∏Ó ç˝Ω $4.00—4 plants in a pack: P398 Beacon Silver—Pink flowers. Foliage is almost entirely silver-white with a green edge. P399 Pink Pewter—Light pink flowers. P400 Red Nancy ß—Silver-white leaves with a green edge, rose-pink flowers. ***** P401 White Nancy—White flowers. $5.00—3.5” pot: P402 Aureum—Enchanting rose-purple flowers, but the real show-stopper is the glow of its chartreuse and silver variegated leaves. Stunning in any shady spot. Ligularia Ligularia Dramatic foliage with golden-yellow daisy-like flowers on sturdy spikes July–August. Needs consistent moisture. Great with astilbes and ferns. Deer resistant. ∏Ó∫ $1.50—2.5” pot: P403 Narrow Spiked Ligularia, L. stenocephala ß—36”h P404 Shavalski’s Ligularia, L. przewalskii ß—Spikes of yellow flowers with black stems. Large, jagged leaves. Part shade. Not as sensitive to drying out as other ligularia. 48”h $6.00—1 quart pot: P405 Desdemona, L. dentata—Huge, rounded, toothed, leathery, purple leaves with red undersides. 36”h P406 The Rocket, L. stenocephala ß—Gold flower stalks early and all summer with bold, jagged leaves. 72”h $8.00—1 quart pot: P407 Little Lantern, L. stenocephala—Dwarf hybrid with conical clusters of yellow daisy-like flowers over kidney-shaped foliage. More drought tolerant than ‘The Rocket.’ 24”h $10.00—4.5” pot: P408 Japanese, L. japonica ◊—Tropical-looking, glossy foliage is extra-finely cut. 48” flower spikes in early summer. Deer resistant. 36”h $10.00—5.25” pot: P409 Osiris Cafe Noir ß—New growth foliage is dark purpleblack, turning bronze and then olive green with purple veins. Yellow-orange flowers on purple stems in August- September. 12–24”h by 24”w $12.00—4.5” pot: P410 Britt-Marie Crawford, L. dentata—The darkest, with rounded glossy chocolate-maroon leaves and purple undersides. Outstanding background or accent plant. 36–40”h $15.00—1 gal. pot: P411 Dragon’s Breath ◊—Foliage looks like green flames. Spikes of golden yellow, slightly scented flowers on purpleblack stems. Exotic-looking, but undemanding. 24–32”h Lilies see page 19 P412 Lily of the Valley Convallaria majalis Fragrant white flowers in late May. Forms a tight mat that spreads aggressively. 8–12”h Í∏Ó ˝¥ $7.00 for 10—in Bulbs & Bareroots Lungwort Pulmonaria One of those really nice plants with a terrible name (the spotted leaves were once thought to cure lung diseases). A durable groundcover with ornamental foliage. Prefers a cool, moist situation. Deer resistant. Í∏Óç˝ $4.00—3.5” pot: P455 Bertram Anderson—Deep green leaves heavily spotted with silver and violet blue flowers make this a most colorful perennial. ***** 8–12”h by 24”w P456 Roy Davidson—Attractive mounding habit and long, narrow blue-green leaves speckled with silver. 12”h P457 Suffolk Lungwort, P. officinalis ssp. obscura ◊—Perhaps you like your foliage spotless. This green-leafed native of European woodlands has light red flowers that mature to purple and then blue. Best with light shade and morning sun.12”h Ω $6.00—1 quart pot: P458 Mrs. Moon, P. saccharata ß—Silver-spotted dark green foliage. Early pink buds open to blue flowers. 12”h $10.00—1 quart pot: P459 Raspberry Splash ß—Profusely blooming, raspberry-coral flowers in spring. Very pointed foliage. ***** 12”h Lupine Lupinus polyphyllus Pea-type flower spikes in spring. Strong-growing plants form large clumps. Í∏ Ω¥ $1.50—2.5” pot: P460 Gallery Blue ß—20”h P461 Gallery Mix ß—Includes bi-colors. 20”h P462 Gallery Pink ß—20”h P463 Russell’s Mix ß—Boldly colored. Should have full sun and plenty of moisture. 36”h ∫ See also the WILD LUPINE, page 50 Maltese Cross Lychnis The botanical name, Lychnis, is from Greek, meaning “lamp” and refers to this plant’s fiery flowers. Easy to grow. Í∏ $1.50—2.5” pot: P464 Maltese Cross, L. chalcedonica ß—Clusters of bright scarlet blooms. 24–36”h P465 Molten Lava, L. x haageana ß—Red-bronze foliage and sizzling orange-red flowers make an excellent combination. 18”h P466 Masterwort Astrantia major ◊ Star of Fire—Smoldering burgundy straw-textured flowerheads set in a collar of smoky bracts that look good even after they’re spent. Excellent cut flower. Clump-forming. 26”h Í∏Ó ¥ $10.00—4.5” pot Meadow Rue Thalictrum Fluffy clouds of many small flowers float above the foliage in summer. Perfect for woodland settings. Í∏ $1.50—2.5” pot: P467 Columbine Meadow Rue, T. aquilegifolium ß—Lavender powderpuffs in early summer with columbine-like leaves. 36–48”h P468 Shining, T. lucidum—Creamy yellow flower puffs with glossy dark green, fernlike leaves quite different from other meadow rue foliage. Rose-like fragrance. 36–60”h $3.00—2.5” pot: P469 Japanese, T. rochebrunianum—Handsome lacy foliage with small red-lilac panicles that are cute up close and like a lavender mist from a distance. Purplish-green airy stems. Part shade. 36”h P470 Spanish, T. flavum glaucum—Attractive blue foliage and fluffy heads of nice clear yellow flowers in mid-summer. A tall species seldom encountered in gardens. 60”h $6.00—4.5” pot: P471 White, T. petaloideum—“Chic and elegant,” says a Chinese website. In the spring there, these delicate little starry white flowers cover the grasslands. Intriguingly, its “petals” are not petals at all, but extra-long stamens on white filaments. Finely divided blue-green foliage. 12–18”h ‰ See also the native MEADOW RUE, page 50 P472 Mistflower Eupatorium coelestinum ß Blue fluffy flower heads in fall brighten the late season garden. Slow to appear in the garden each spring, but may spread. Longlasting cut flowers. Midwest native. 12–36”h Í∏ Ω¥ $3.00—3.5” pot P473 Moneywort Lysimachia nummularia Goldilocks—Brighter yellow-green than the usual golden moneywort, and spreads more strongly, even on drier soils. Very striking! Native in European woodlands and wetlands. 4”h Í∏ ˝ $10.00—6 plants in a pack Monkshood Aconitum Hooded flowers inspire its common name. Its other common name, wolf’s bane, came from the supposed ancient use as a wolf poison. Graceful plants that can be used in place of delphiniums when the soil is heavier. Í∏¥ $6.00—1 quart pot: P474 Azure, A. x arendsii ◊—Large helmets of intense blue. The best late-flowering monkshood. 36–48”h P475 Fischer’s Monkshood, A. fischeri ß—Clear blue flower spikes in late summer to early fall. From Kamchatka. 25”h $9.00—1 quart pot: P476 Bressingham Spire, A. x cammarum—Incredible dark violet blue flowers June–August on compact bushy plants. 24”h P477 Moon Carrot Seseli gumniforum ◊ A silver rosette of 12–18” fern-like, aromatic foliage in the first year. In the second year, 5” umbels of starry, white flowers blushed with pink bloom in mid-summer. From the mountains of the Eastern Mediterranean. Great lacey cut flower. Tolerates some light shade. Drought tolerant. Easy. 24–36”h Í¥ $6.00—4.5” pot P478 Moss, Irish Minuartia verna Creeping, bright green, mossy foliage. Cute mat of linear leaves and tiny white flowers, useful for walkways and difficult bare spots because it tolerates foot traffic. 6–8”h by 12”w ∏Ó ˝‰ $3.00—2.5” pot P479 Mullein, Black-Rooted ◊ Verbascum nigrum Open-faced bright yellow flowers with prominent orange and purple centers cluster tightly on slender but strong long-lasting spikes. Handsome wooly gray foliage. Lots of pollen for bees. Birds enjoy the seeds. Drought tolerant and deer resistant. 24–36”h ÍÂ¥ $2.00—2.5” pot Mum, Minnesota Chrysanthemum x morifolium Developed by the U of M for hardiness, flowering in early fall, three weeks before other mums, through hard frost. Low maintenance and deer resistant. Í∫¥ $2.00—2.5” pot: P480 Centerpiece Peach ◊ß—Eye-popping frilly spider mum with 4” peach-toned duplex quills make outstanding cut flowers. 24–36”h P481 Centerpiece Pink ß—Frilly 4” spider mum has deep lavender duplex quills perched on willowy stems. Blends well with others as a cut flower. ***** 24–36”h P482 Copper Confetti ◊ß—Very double ragged pink to salmon blooms. Looser than pompoms for an informal look. 24–36”h P483 Daisy White ◊ß—Large 3” white daisies on a strong uniform plant. Great for fall containers. Late summer to early fall bloom. No pinching, pruning or deadheading. 20–36”h by 48”w P484 Golden Star ◊ß—Spoon-petaled 3.5” single, rich yellow blooms. 24”h P485 Grandchild ◊ß—Sweet orchid-lavender 3” cushion blooms with rich purple centers. Fragrant. 24–36”h P486 Grape Glow ◊ß—Glowing 3.5” bright rosy purple blossoms. Undersides of the petals have a silvery sheen. 15”h P487 Poise ◊ß—Said to be the finest early white and superb for cutting. 24”h P488 Purple Waters ◊ß—Striking cushion-like blossoms display hues of amethyst to rich rosy purple with the deepest purple at its center. 24”h P489 New Zealand Brass Buttons Leptinella squalida Platt’s Black—A cute plant from New Zealand with bronzeblack leaves like tiny ferns or feathers and dark button flowers. Darkest foliage in full sun. Use around stepping stones and as a groundcover. Prefers a rich acidic soil, regular moisture, and occasional fertilizer. 1–2”h by 12”w Í∏ ˝‰ $3.00—2.5” pot Onion, Ornamental Allium Grown for their beautiful, late-blooming flowers and interesting foliage. Deer resistant and edible, too! Í∏ı´‰ $3.00—2.5” pot: P490 Cowlick Onion, A. senescens glaucum—A choice plant, especially for edging. Rosy flowers mid-late summer. 6–12”h $10.00—4.5” pot: P491 Millennium—These rosy-purple orbs are among the showiest. Does not self-seed. 15–18”h P492 Sugar Melt—Pink, dome-shaped flowers are irresistible to bees and butterflies. Blooms from midsummer through fall. Great rock garden specimen. 6”h See more flowering ONIONS, pages 6 and 51 P497 Oregano, Golden Origanum vulgare Aureum—Yellow-green foliage. A striking ground cover with mild flavor. May need winter protection. 6–12”h Í∏Ω´‰˝ $3.00—2.5” pot P498 Oregano, Hop-Flowered Origanum Kent Beauty—Whorls of pink-petaled flowers inside glowing papery purple and chartreuse bracts through the summer and fall. Gray-green silver-veined nearly heart-shaped leaves. Nice in dried flower arrangements. Looks best cascading over a raised bed, rock garden, or container. Aromatic, but usually not used in cooking. Needs good drainage; drought resistant. 8–12”h by 24”w Í ∫ΩÇ˝‰ $3.00—2.5” pot P499 Oregano, Ornamental Origanum Rosenkuppel—Lavender to rose-pink flowers with a long bloom time. Fragrant burgundy-flushed green foliage, though not flavored strongly enough to use in cooking. Needs well-drained soil. 12–18”h by 24”w ÍΩ´‰ $2.00—2.5” pot P500 Pachysandra Pachysandra terminalis ß Green Carpet—Great for shade. A low ground cover that will not detract from your larger plantings. Honey-scented flowers in spring. 6–12”h Í∏Ó ˝ $5.00—4 plants in a pack Pasque Flower Pulsatilla vulgaris Fragrant, pointed petals and yellow centers with furry stems and foliage in April and May, followed by attractive seedheads. These are European varieties, not the native wild flower. Easy. Í∏Â¥ $1.50—2.5” pot: P501 Alba ß—White blossoms. 10–12”h P502 Blue Bells ß—Blue. 10–12”h P503 Purple ß—Purple. 15”h P504 Red Bells ß—Bright red. 4–12”h See also the native PASQUE FLOWER, page 51 Peony Paeonia lactiflora Classic garden favorite with large blooms on a shrub-like, bushy perennial. Easy to grow; flowers late May–June. Í¥ $12.00—1 gal. pot: P505 Duchesse de Nemours ß—150-year-old creamy-white classic with large fragrant double blooms on sturdy stems. The center of the flower is a light yellow deepening to pale green at the base of the petals. Blooms early mid-season. 34–48”h P506 Karl Rosenfield ß—Double red. 20–36”h P507 Sarah Bernhardt ß—Double pink. 20–36”h
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